What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 14.23°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Holyhead

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Holyhead. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

57.6

°F

June 22, 15:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.5°F

Tomorrow:

57.7°F

Sunrise:

04:51

Sunset:

21:50

Day Length:

16 h. 59 min.

Holyhead in June

Minimum:

48.0°F

Average:

49.2°F

Maximum:

50.3°F

Sea water temperature in Holyhead today

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 57.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.0°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.7°F, while the maximum might reach 58.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Holyhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 8	55.4°F	54.2°F	54.3°F
Jun 9	55.4°F	55.1°F	54.5°F
Jun 10	55.2°F	54.4°F	54.3°F
Jun 11	55.7°F	54.9°F	54.4°F
Jun 12	55.3°F	55.1°F	54.6°F
Jun 13	55.6°F	54.6°F	54.6°F
Jun 14	56.4°F	55.3°F	54.8°F
Jun 15	55.9°F	55.3°F	54.9°F
Jun 16	56.8°F	56.0°F	55.2°F
Jun 17	56.3°F	55.8°F	55.2°F
Jun 18	57.0°F	55.7°F	55.4°F
Jun 19	57.4°F	55.8°F	55.5°F
Jun 20	56.9°F	54.8°F	55.6°F
Jun 21	57.5°F	56.2°F	55.9°F
Jun 22	57.6°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
Jun 23	57.7°F	56.8°F	56.0°F
Jun 24	57.8°F	57.4°F	56.0°F
Jun 25	58.0°F	57.5°F	56.3°F
Jun 26	58.0°F	57.4°F	56.2°F
Jun 27	58.2°F	57.1°F	56.4°F
Jun 28	58.4°F	57.6°F	56.7°F
Jun 29	58.3°F	57.3°F	56.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Holyhead by month

In an average year, Holyhead offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Holyhead was recorded on September 7, 2023, reaching a 63.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 43.0°F. The average readings by season are 48.6°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 57.9°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	59.3°F	19mi
Bangor	59.3°F	21mi
Conwy	61.1°F	33mi
Douglas	57.2°F	59mi
Aberystwyth	62.8°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Holyhead